Forensic Pathology

‘How could I kill someone? What’s wrong with me?’

9 Feb 2012

A man on trial for killing a teenager with a knife he threw was despondent in court Wednesday as he watched his taped police interview. Justin Anthony Faltermeier folded his body down in the prisoner’s box with his head on his knees and hands clasped behind his neck for the duration of the 45-minute video.

Mackowiak blames cocaine habit for murders

8 Feb 2012

The morning session of Keith Mackowiak's trial for a 2007 double homicide began with a matter-of-fact presentation by State's Attorney Brian Towne reading technical forensic reports for the jury and into court records. However, by mid-afternoon, the jury got

Dr. G: I’d rather be recognized for ‘Medical Examiner’ than Casey Anthony trial

8 Feb 2012

"You don't get that kind of positive feedback in forensic pathology. ... I usually deal with dead people," she said. "It's not fun going on the stand, I don't get any enjoyment out of it. It's nice giving people answers. It's wonderful that the show reaches people and teaches them lessons: Let's try to avoid that kind of death."